4 Maui Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours Worth Booking

1.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Start at 7:15 am in Makena for a private two-hour paddle with guides Aqua or Sky. You’ll learn SUP basics, look for sea turtles and coral, hear about Maui’s ocean and geology, and receive digital photos. Boards, safety gear, instruction, and storage are included.

“Sky was an outstanding guide: fun & knowledgable, great at giving tips & education about the island, wildlife & water all at once. We saw several sea turtles & had a couple come say hello. This was a perfect morning activity for us! We have been paddle boarding before so we were able to use more time exploring but I’m confident it would be a great experience for first timers as well.”

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2.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll learn stand-up paddleboarding with a private ocean guide at Makena Landing, part of Maui’s Turtle Town. The two-hour lesson covers shore and water instruction, calm-cove practice, wildlife spotting, and photos from a professional photographer. Guides may include Peg, Pam, John, Lowe, or Emily.

“This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.”

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3.Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet Peg, Chris, or another Paddle On! Maui guide at Makena Landing for a private two-hour lesson on the Wailea Coast. You’ll learn paddleboard basics, hold onto your board while snorkeling, and search for turtles, reef life, and possibly seals or whales.

“Highlight of our Maui vacay! Since we had 2 kids with us (5 and 7 years) they provided 2 guides for our private session. We felt fully safe and taken care of, while my husband and I could really enjoy the paddle board and snorkeling. Our guides Peg (the owner) and Chris really allowed us to relax and soak in the moments. When my 5 year old got cranky, they made sure he got happy again (luckily had some snacks on the paddlebaord for him!) We were able to get some “National Geographic”-like shots with an octopus, starfish, and urchin, which btw the photo package is a MUST. The photo…”

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4.Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Best value

Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute semi-private SUP lesson. Your family or friends stay together, with no unrelated participants added. You will cover safety on land, get reef shoes and a rash guard, then practice on the water with an instructor.

“I absolutely loved it! First time doing SUP and the instructor was great. The whole crew was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!”

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